WILLIAM R. JONES. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK.
The death of William R. Jones, 56, a Granville resident for the past twenty years, occurred suddenly Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at his home on Main street, wher ehe resided with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Richard H. Jones. He had been about the streets Saturday although he had been in failing health for several years and had been attending to his work the past week. His death came as a great shock to all as his condition had not been considered serious.He was a native of Festiniog, Wales, born October 17th, 1879, the son of Hugh and Jane Jones. He came to the United States twenty-six years ago, locating in West Pawlet, where he resided two years. He moved to Bangor, Pennsylvania, and after a residence there of four years came to Granville and made his home with his brother, Richard J. Jones, whose death occurred eleven years ago, since which time he has continued to make his home with his brother's family. He was a slate maker by occupation.
The survivors are the sister-in-law and three nieces, Mrs. Owen Jones of Rome, Mrs. William Humphrey of Comstock and Mrs. Ivor Williams of Utica; also other nephews and nieces, sons and daughters of his sister, the late Mrs. William G. Williams.
The funeral was conducted Wednesday afternoon from the funeral parlor of McHenry and Roberts, Rev. John D. Owens officiating, who paid fine tribute to his sterling qualities.
The bearers were William P. Thomas, John Lewis, Harry K. Williams, Owen Thomas, Thomas Rowlands and Hugh Weir.
The burial was in the Mettowee cemetery in the family plot beside his brother and nephew, John Arvon Jones. The grave was marked by many beautiful floral tributes.
Among the relatives who attended the services from out of town were : Mr. and Mrs. Owen W. Jones and two daughters, Rome; Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Williams, Utica; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Williams, West Pawlet; Richard Williams and Katherine Williams, Poultney; Mr. and Mrs. William Humphrey and daughter, Comstock.